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Originally Posted by jchambers  So, seeing that I have NO experience with a rotary, you guys are still saying get the Makita over the Flex DA? And maybe get another DA of some sort later on? Would you say the rotary is THAT much faster than a flex? I am being told the flex will cut down time from the udm around 40-50%. Is this true? Thanks guys! |
If you have experience with a PC/UDM then I would say that going to a rotary is the next logical step. If it is "damage" that you are worried about, then know that the Flex can also do damge to paint. Far less likely, but it can. Each tool needs to be respected for its capabilities. A rotary, if respected, is far above any other polishing tool. Even with no experience I would get it and if you do not feel comfortable, get some practice panels. You will quickly find out that it is not as much of a bear that people make it out to be. Take it slow in the beginning. If you learn how to master wool pads then using foam will become a breeze. Stay in control of the rotary, and keep it moving. If you follow these procedures then you will not burn paint.
There are also some decent video out there on buffing with a rotary.
Kevin Farrell's Buffing with confidence video (He uses a DeWalt but the priclple is the same) is a great primer for moving to the rotary. Always keeep in mind though that practice makes perfect.